Catering Lecturer (Temporary)

Catering Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Start date: 15 October 2026

Are you an experienced catering professional looking to pass your skills on to the next generation of chefs?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to deliver practical and theory sessions across catering, professional cookery and food preparation, supporting learners to gain industry-recognised qualifications.

You'll bring your kitchen experience into the classroom and training kitchen, helping learners build the technical skills, confidence and workplace habits that employers in the hospitality industry look for.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging teaching across catering, hospitality and food preparation programmes.
• Preparing and assessing learning activities that support achievement, retention and progression.
• Developing learners' practical culinary skills, including food preparation, kitchen operations and customer service.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety in practical training kitchens.
• Tracking learner progress and maintaining course records in line with awarding body requirements.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Catering, Professional Cookery, Hospitality or a related subject
• Substantial industry experience in catering, kitchen operations or food service
• Strong practical knowledge of food preparation, service delivery and food safety
• Ability to support learners with varied educational needs in a vocational setting

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching or assessing qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• Previous experience delivering vocational training

If you're ready to bring your professional kitchen experience into the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.